Photo of Dirk Schreuder, Registered Counsellor in Randburg, Gauteng
Dirk Schreuder
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Randburg 2193
Dirk is a registered counsellor, parent and engineer with a strong background in everyday counselling, helping you to disentangle yourself from the complexities of life, simplifying your lifestyle and claiming back your uniqueness and individuality. Experienced family practitioner assisting with relationship and parenting issues and everyday mental health struggles such as stress, anxiety, loss and depression. Grounded in pastoral/spiritual and mindfulness-based practices. Professional engineer, industry consultant, consummate with many aspects of life, career and business coaching.
Dirk is a registered counsellor, parent and engineer with a strong background in everyday counselling, helping you to disentangle yourself from the complexities of life, simplifying your lifestyle and claiming back your uniqueness and individuality. Experienced family practitioner assisting with relationship and parenting issues and everyday mental health struggles such as stress, anxiety, loss and depression. Grounded in pastoral/spiritual and mindfulness-based practices. Professional engineer, industry consultant, consummate with many aspects of life, career and business coaching.
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Pholly Debra Zizi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice. I work with adolescents, adults for individual, couple and family therapy. I have worth substance use disorders and id do both individual and group therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice. I work with adolescents, adults for individual, couple and family therapy. I have worth substance use disorders and id do both individual and group therapy.
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Jessica Harris Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
I work with the following mental health challenges and difficulties: •Trauma •Substance Abuse •Self-Esteem and Identity •Grief and Loss •Couples and Family Challenges •Anger Management and Emotional Regulation •Adjustment to Life Changes/Transitions •Stress •Burnout •Screening and Assessment •Behaviour Modification •Goal Achievement.
Each Counselling service approach is tailored to the clients’ needs, circumstances, systemic context, and characteristics. These significant factors inform the collaborative nature of interventions and counselling plans developed in the professional working relationship with clients. This is achieved through the use of holistic considerations, as well as integrated frameworks, techniques, modalities, and professional practices. These counselling services are offered to individuals, couples, families, and groups, of adults and adolescents.
I work with the following mental health challenges and difficulties: •Trauma •Substance Abuse •Self-Esteem and Identity •Grief and Loss •Couples and Family Challenges •Anger Management and Emotional Regulation •Adjustment to Life Changes/Transitions •Stress •Burnout •Screening and Assessment •Behaviour Modification •Goal Achievement.
Each Counselling service approach is tailored to the clients’ needs, circumstances, systemic context, and characteristics. These significant factors inform the collaborative nature of interventions and counselling plans developed in the professional working relationship with clients. This is achieved through the use of holistic considerations, as well as integrated frameworks, techniques, modalities, and professional practices. These counselling services are offered to individuals, couples, families, and groups, of adults and adolescents.
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Maropeng Counselling
General Counsellor, MPsych
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
In the journey with our clients, we employ a combination of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems and Transpersonal Therapy.
Maropeng translated means ruins. It is in the ruins that many traditional practices remain. These treasurable practices are evidence of the healing power of nature. Our approach is to use what is effortlessly available to us to espouse healing. To this end, we use counselling, body-mind and mind-body techniques to prompt healing. We work to create a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment for you to explore tools that will empower you to tackle challenges you may encounter. . We strongly believe that a therapist, as a fellow traveler with the client, ought to be authentic and pragmatic in embarking on the journey of healing.
In the journey with our clients, we employ a combination of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems and Transpersonal Therapy.
Maropeng translated means ruins. It is in the ruins that many traditional practices remain. These treasurable practices are evidence of the healing power of nature. Our approach is to use what is effortlessly available to us to espouse healing. To this end, we use counselling, body-mind and mind-body techniques to prompt healing. We work to create a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment for you to explore tools that will empower you to tackle challenges you may encounter. . We strongly believe that a therapist, as a fellow traveler with the client, ought to be authentic and pragmatic in embarking on the journey of healing.
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Megan Vries
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
My name is Megan Vries. I am a clinical psychologist, based in Craighall Park, providing therapy to adults and adolescents. There are constant demands placed on adults, including family responsibility, navigating interpersonal relationships, and work demands. Similarly, Adolescence and young adulthood is a challenging period as young people are experiencing cognitive, social, emotional and interpersonal changes. Adolescents may be under significantly more pressure than when they were younger, in that more is expected from them academically and socially.
My name is Megan Vries. I am a clinical psychologist, based in Craighall Park, providing therapy to adults and adolescents. There are constant demands placed on adults, including family responsibility, navigating interpersonal relationships, and work demands. Similarly, Adolescence and young adulthood is a challenging period as young people are experiencing cognitive, social, emotional and interpersonal changes. Adolescents may be under significantly more pressure than when they were younger, in that more is expected from them academically and socially.
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Spectrum Centre - Autism Spectrum Solutions
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
I specialise in helping individuals with Autism to adapting to their environment, fulfilling life alongside their family and community.
As the presentation of Autism is unique to every individual, I offer an individualized treatment program for Children and Adults living on the Autism Spectrum. The first step in the individualized treatment plan is to conduct a diagnostic assessment in order to obtain an accurate understanding of the true nature and presentation of the diagnosis.
I specialise in helping individuals with Autism to adapting to their environment, fulfilling life alongside their family and community.
As the presentation of Autism is unique to every individual, I offer an individualized treatment program for Children and Adults living on the Autism Spectrum. The first step in the individualized treatment plan is to conduct a diagnostic assessment in order to obtain an accurate understanding of the true nature and presentation of the diagnosis.
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Wellness with Lindz
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Randburg 2188
I offer counselling and support services on individual, couple, family and group counselling, relationship and marital issues, crisis intervention, bereavement and loss, trauma counselling, life adjustment, substance abuse, employee wellness/ assistance programmes, care and contact supervision.
Life can be overwhelming, the problems and challenges you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Wellness with Lindz is there to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change, but importantly, to reclaim control of your life. I am not here to fix, rather to work together with you to find solutions to your problems. My services are not only related to people who experience challenges or problems in life, phase of life adjustments, how to handle good/ positive things in your life forms part of my service provision. How can I help?
I offer counselling and support services on individual, couple, family and group counselling, relationship and marital issues, crisis intervention, bereavement and loss, trauma counselling, life adjustment, substance abuse, employee wellness/ assistance programmes, care and contact supervision.
Life can be overwhelming, the problems and challenges you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Wellness with Lindz is there to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change, but importantly, to reclaim control of your life. I am not here to fix, rather to work together with you to find solutions to your problems. My services are not only related to people who experience challenges or problems in life, phase of life adjustments, how to handle good/ positive things in your life forms part of my service provision. How can I help?
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Camille Jessica Daligand
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Randburg 2125
My areas of speciality are coping skills, trauma, autism, body image, family conflict, grief and loss Identity/role exploration, human development and life coaching, life transitions/adjustments, multicultural issues, neurodiversity understanding and coaching, relationship challenges, self-esteem, work and life stress and work-life balance.
I aim to create a safe and non-judgemental space that focuses on an individual's strengths in order to help them grow and promote their own wellbeing. I want to make counselling accessible and affordable to all. I am a passionate and caring counsellor who uses a person-centred, systems approach to counselling and a non-invasive strength-based approach to neurodiversity coaching. My counselling style uses various combinations of evidence-based approaches in order to provide effective and individualised support. I offer individual and couple counselling as well as neurodiversity coaching.
My areas of speciality are coping skills, trauma, autism, body image, family conflict, grief and loss Identity/role exploration, human development and life coaching, life transitions/adjustments, multicultural issues, neurodiversity understanding and coaching, relationship challenges, self-esteem, work and life stress and work-life balance.
I aim to create a safe and non-judgemental space that focuses on an individual's strengths in order to help them grow and promote their own wellbeing. I want to make counselling accessible and affordable to all. I am a passionate and caring counsellor who uses a person-centred, systems approach to counselling and a non-invasive strength-based approach to neurodiversity coaching. My counselling style uses various combinations of evidence-based approaches in order to provide effective and individualised support. I offer individual and couple counselling as well as neurodiversity coaching.
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The Tapestry Counselling
Social Worker, MSocSci, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Randburg 2169
I am able to work with someone through Crisis Intervention, Play Therapy, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused and Group Therapy.
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
I am able to work with someone through Crisis Intervention, Play Therapy, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused and Group Therapy.
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
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Mohammed Uzair Bhamjee
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2193
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic counseling psychologist with expertise in addressing various forms of trauma. While proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, I am particularly drawn to the family systems approach and cognitive behavioura therapy. However, I maintain flexibility in assessing and integrating other psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment plans, and therapy objectives. Specialising in trauma debriefs, I also accommodate clients by traveling to their location as necessary. My practice in Johannesburg is located in Saxonwold, serving surrounding areas such as Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton, Gr
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic counseling psychologist with expertise in addressing various forms of trauma. While proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, I am particularly drawn to the family systems approach and cognitive behavioura therapy. However, I maintain flexibility in assessing and integrating other psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment plans, and therapy objectives. Specialising in trauma debriefs, I also accommodate clients by traveling to their location as necessary. My practice in Johannesburg is located in Saxonwold, serving surrounding areas such as Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton, Gr
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Dr. Gay Tsholofelo Seletswane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randburg 2125
Through many years of experience in the filed of psychology, i can assist you, you children, partner and family and friends manage and cope with problems through applying different techniques suitable for your set of problems, challenges and concerns.
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
Through many years of experience in the filed of psychology, i can assist you, you children, partner and family and friends manage and cope with problems through applying different techniques suitable for your set of problems, challenges and concerns.
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
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Thato Latoya Nchoe-Giliana
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2125
As a psychotherapist trained in family systems, my focus is usually holistic in nature.
I am a HPCSA-registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of Revelations Quest Psychology (RQ Psych). As human beings, we are always searching for validation, growth, healing, and safety (physical, emotional, financial, etc.). We are always trying to discover or process some experiences, and to do so in a healthy manner, a safe and conducive environment is vital. As a psychotherapist, I always look forward to providing individual(s) with a safe and conducive environment where psychological growth, development and/or healing is cultivated.
As a psychotherapist trained in family systems, my focus is usually holistic in nature.
I am a HPCSA-registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of Revelations Quest Psychology (RQ Psych). As human beings, we are always searching for validation, growth, healing, and safety (physical, emotional, financial, etc.). We are always trying to discover or process some experiences, and to do so in a healthy manner, a safe and conducive environment is vital. As a psychotherapist, I always look forward to providing individual(s) with a safe and conducive environment where psychological growth, development and/or healing is cultivated.
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Meraki Counselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Randburg 2193  (Online Only)
This includes marriage counselling, premarital counselling, couples counselling, divorce counselling, LGBTQ counselling and family counselling.
My name is Mariska van der Meulen and we offer quality counselling at affordable rates. I chose the name Meraki as it really speaks to me about the supportive, non judgmental environment in which healing takes place. It is a Greek word meaning "to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself in your work". We are 7 therapists at Meraki and our aim is to create a safe, compassionate and understanding space where we can explore solutions and find new empowering ways of dealing with challenges.
This includes marriage counselling, premarital counselling, couples counselling, divorce counselling, LGBTQ counselling and family counselling.
My name is Mariska van der Meulen and we offer quality counselling at affordable rates. I chose the name Meraki as it really speaks to me about the supportive, non judgmental environment in which healing takes place. It is a Greek word meaning "to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself in your work". We are 7 therapists at Meraki and our aim is to create a safe, compassionate and understanding space where we can explore solutions and find new empowering ways of dealing with challenges.
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Photo of Vasintha Pather, Psychotherapist in Randburg, Gauteng
Vasintha Pather
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Randburg 2125
Story, imagery, psychodrama, archetypes, art-making, family constellations - these are some of the doorways through which we might explore your experiences, healing and aspirations.
Developmental trauma and systemic trauma can have a significant impact on our functioning as adults. I specialise in childhood and attachment trauma, as well as systemic trauma relating to race, gender and organisations. I support my clients - mostly leaders and organisational practitioners - to deepen their capacity to integrate and heal from these difficult life experiences, to embody their emotions, and to restore connection with their innate wisdom, creativity and joy. Growth through the therapeutic process offers possibilities for deeper meaning and effectiveness.
Story, imagery, psychodrama, archetypes, art-making, family constellations - these are some of the doorways through which we might explore your experiences, healing and aspirations.
Developmental trauma and systemic trauma can have a significant impact on our functioning as adults. I specialise in childhood and attachment trauma, as well as systemic trauma relating to race, gender and organisations. I support my clients - mostly leaders and organisational practitioners - to deepen their capacity to integrate and heal from these difficult life experiences, to embody their emotions, and to restore connection with their innate wisdom, creativity and joy. Growth through the therapeutic process offers possibilities for deeper meaning and effectiveness.
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Photo of Janette Hermann, Social Worker in Randburg, Gauteng
Janette Hermann
Social Worker, MSocSci
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randburg 2125
I work with children and adults that are in need of any therapeutic intervention or family assessments such as Residency, Contact and Care Investigations, Socio-Emotional Assessments, Interactional Analysis Investigations, Child Participation (Voice of the Child) and Child Abuse Investigations. I provide services to clients that have been victimised by sexual abuse. My interventions are focused on attachment within the family context, and I have co-developed a program for sex and love addiction. Medical Aid does not cover any assessment evaluations.
I work with children and adults that are in need of any therapeutic intervention or family assessments such as Residency, Contact and Care Investigations, Socio-Emotional Assessments, Interactional Analysis Investigations, Child Participation (Voice of the Child) and Child Abuse Investigations. I provide services to clients that have been victimised by sexual abuse. My interventions are focused on attachment within the family context, and I have co-developed a program for sex and love addiction. Medical Aid does not cover any assessment evaluations.
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Rito Wellness
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Randburg 2169
Rirhandzu Shiburi is a Specialist Wellness Counselor dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and personal growth. I integrate wellness dimensions, and psychosocial and African psychology principles into her practice. I provide support to individuals and couples seeking mental health support. With a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, I help clients navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience and vitality. Connect with me, Rirhandzu on Psychology Today, Google Business, LinkedIn, or Facebook
Rirhandzu Shiburi is a Specialist Wellness Counselor dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and personal growth. I integrate wellness dimensions, and psychosocial and African psychology principles into her practice. I provide support to individuals and couples seeking mental health support. With a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, I help clients navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience and vitality. Connect with me, Rirhandzu on Psychology Today, Google Business, LinkedIn, or Facebook
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Lingesh Na Naidu
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
I believe in embracing each client based on their individuality and uniqueness. Focusing on their whole being and explore ways in which they can utilize their own skills and talents to overcome their challenges. My role as a counselor will be to guide, advise support and work journey with them however allow them opportunity to take responsibility for choices and decisions they make. Aim to help them embracing life for what it offers them with openness honesty and creativity.
I believe in embracing each client based on their individuality and uniqueness. Focusing on their whole being and explore ways in which they can utilize their own skills and talents to overcome their challenges. My role as a counselor will be to guide, advise support and work journey with them however allow them opportunity to take responsibility for choices and decisions they make. Aim to help them embracing life for what it offers them with openness honesty and creativity.
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Photo of Yolan Moodley, Psychologist in Randburg, Gauteng
Yolan Moodley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
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Photo of Michael Sissison, Psychologist in Randburg, Gauteng
Michael Sissison
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2193
I am a clinical psychologist working with adult individuals, couples and adolescents. I am primarily interested in our relationships and our sense of self in relation to others, oneself, the future and the world. We may sometimes find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I am interested in these human struggles and our attempts to find meaning in sometimes chaotic, uncertain contexts. Ultimately, we are searching for a sense of home and belonging, a place where we can just be ourselves. We may lack internal cohesion and search outside for answers. I offer a space for slowing down and for reflective action. Be there.
I am a clinical psychologist working with adult individuals, couples and adolescents. I am primarily interested in our relationships and our sense of self in relation to others, oneself, the future and the world. We may sometimes find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I am interested in these human struggles and our attempts to find meaning in sometimes chaotic, uncertain contexts. Ultimately, we are searching for a sense of home and belonging, a place where we can just be ourselves. We may lack internal cohesion and search outside for answers. I offer a space for slowing down and for reflective action. Be there.
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Rekha Kangokar
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194  (Online Only)
I’m a geologist, mother, wife, enthusiastic amateur photographer and creative artist, and now Registered Counsellor with HPCSA! In my counselling practice, I use an eclectic, integrative combination of approaches and techniques based on the situation to achieve the greatest benefit for each client. I’m experienced in working with members of the diaspora and diverse groups.
I’m a geologist, mother, wife, enthusiastic amateur photographer and creative artist, and now Registered Counsellor with HPCSA! In my counselling practice, I use an eclectic, integrative combination of approaches and techniques based on the situation to achieve the greatest benefit for each client. I’m experienced in working with members of the diaspora and diverse groups.
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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.